**PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to support their social, emotional, and physical well being.**

Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.

This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.

- No golf equipment is required. If you do have clubs and/or any specialty equipment, please bring them with you.
- No prior golf experience necessary
- No VA disability rating required
- Veterans do not have to have combat or deployments in order to participate
- All expenses associated with PGA HOPE are covered

Any questions? Please reach out and let us know. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!

PGA HOPE Albuquerque North

**PGA HOPE is the flagship military program of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE is designed to introduce golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military to support their social, emotional, and physical well being.**

Join PGA HOPE alongside your fellow Veterans and Servicemembers. PGA HOPE has served thousands of Veterans and Servicemembers across the United States through one of our 300+ locations.

This introductory program is designed to welcome those of all ages, branches and eras of service, genders, and abilities to the golf course and share in camaraderie and fun together as a group. During this session you will learn the basics from grip to 9 holes of golf from PGA and LPGA Professionals.

NMSU GC Will provide all necessary equipment throughout the program .  NMSU GC will host a graduation dinner for participants and family after the last session. You will be guided through all aspects of the Game of Golf by PGA Professionals and PGA Associates . Whether you are brand new to the Game of Golf or have previous experience all participants will benefit from the lesson programming.

- No golf equipment is required. If you do have clubs and/or any specialty equipment, please bring them with you.
- No prior golf experience necessary
- No VA disability rating required
- Veterans do not have to have combat or deployments in order to participate
- All expenses associated with PGA HOPE are covered

**Day 1: Program Overview and Putting**

**Day 2: Chipping and Pitching**

**Day 3: Iron Play**

**Day 4: Driver and Fairway woods**

**Day 5: Golf Course Experience**

**Day 6: Golf Course Experience/Graduation**

Any questions? Please reach out and let us know: call the Golf Course at 575-646-3219. or Visit Golf.nmsu.edu for more information. Or E-Mail Jason White at JAW@NMSU.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to your first session!

PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) is the flagship military program of PGA REACH, the charitable foundation of the PGA of America. PGA HOPE introduces golf to Veterans with to enhance their physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.

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